§ 55-14. Burden of proof.

(a)

A cable operator has the burden of proving that its existing or proposed rates for basic service and associated equipment comply with 47 U.S.C. § 543, and sections 55-5 and 55-6 hereof.

(b)

For an existing or a proposed rate for basic service tier or associated equipment that is within the permitted tier charge and actual cost of equipment as set forth in sections 55-5 and 55-6, the cable operator must submit the appropriate FCC form to the city.

(c)

For an existing or a proposed rate for basic service tier that exceeds the permitted tier charge as set forth in sections 55-5 and 55-6 hereof, the cable operator must submit to the city a cost-of-service showing to justify the proposed rates. The cost-of-service showing must [be] in conformance with accounting and cost allocation requirements as adopted and amended by the commission for cable system operators.

(Ord. No. 6343, § 1, 10-28-93)